From Double Fine’s surreal, wordless adventures to retro-inspired horror shooters, high-octane racing sims, and inventive roguelites, the week of October 13–19 is one of the most packed periods for Xbox releases this year.
As October marches on, the Xbox Store is getting another wave of fresh titles. The standout this week is Keeper, the latest first-party release from Xbox Game Studios. Developed by the award-winning Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a heartfelt tale about an unlikely friendship between a walking lighthouse and a spirited seabird. Told entirely without dialogue, it’s a visual and emotional journey, brought to life with Double Fine’s distinct artistic flair. Like all Xbox first-party titles, Keeper launches straight into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while retailing for just $30 — well below most new release prices.
Also arriving is Blood West, a macabre retro-styled FPS from New Blood Interactive. Set in the “Weird West” and infused with eldritch horror, it weaves immersive stealth gameplay with grim storytelling, finally making its way to consoles after winning fans on PC.
And those are just the headliners — this is a week stacked with variety. From cozy puzzles and underwater adventures to intense space shooters and nostalgic platformers, there’s something here for just about every kind of player.
New Xbox Releases This Week
October 14, 2025
- NASCAR 25 (Xbox Series X|S): Realistic laser-scanned cars and tracks courtesy of iRacing bring unprecedented
authenticity to console racing. - Decision: Red Daze (Xbox Series X|S): Lead and specialize survivors to reclaim the wasteland in this
squad-focused survival game. - Paint Path (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): A soothing pixel-art puzzle where every step paints your journey across
charming hexagonal landscapes.
October 15, 2025
- BALL x PIT (Xbox Series X|S, PC): Roguelite action as heroes descend into a monster-filled pit with magical
ammunition. - Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Pixel-art platforming adventure in a
race against dwindling stamina. - Detective – The Test (Xbox Series X|S, PC): Solve three intricate cases with keen observation and logic.
- Kotenok (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Tight retro platforming as a lost kitten navigating danger-filled
forests. - One Military Camp (Xbox Series X|S): Rebuild and train an elite force in the world’s last refuge.
- Rabbiman Adventures (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): A whimsical time-traveling quest packed with puzzles and magic.
- STARBITES (Xbox Series X|S): Story-rich RPG in a post-war sci-fi world.
October 16, 2025
- Blood West (Xbox Series X|S, PC): Stealth FPS blending western grit with Lovecraftian horror.
- Bumblebee – Spooky Nights (Xbox Series X|S): Free-flying exploration as a tiny bee in vast, strange
environments. - Cookie’s Trails (Xbox Series X|S): Tactical puzzle adventure starring a post-apocalyptic hamster hero.
- Deathless: The Hero Quest (Xbox Series X|S): Card battler meets roguelike strategy across four hero campaigns.
- Ember Knights – Heroes of the Nexus Edition (Xbox Series X|S): Fast-paced co-op action roguelite.
- Infinos & Infinos 2 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Retro-inspired side-scrolling shoot ’em ups with modern pacing.
- KAKU – Ancient Seal (Xbox Series X|S): Action-adventure across four elemental realms.
- Sokobear Winter (Xbox Series X|S): Cozy winter puzzles with charming bear protagonists.
- The Cabin Factory (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Inspect potentially haunted cabins in this quirky sim.
- The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Magical Christmas rescue adventure.
October 17, 2025
- Adrenaline Rampage (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Sci-fi soldier roguelite with techno-zombie battles.
- AquaDream (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Dreamlike underwater puzzle-exploration.
- Ball Blast (Xbox Series X|S): Chaotic arcade shooting with bouncing rock hazards.
- Bit Esc (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Platformer about escaping a tyrannical operating system.
- Blaster Force 3000 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Retro FPS alien battles across varied settings.
- Frobbutt 3D (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Open-world 3D platforming frog adventure.
- Kamikaze Lassplanes (Xbox Series X|S): SHMUP meets visual novel with branching storylines.
- Keeper (Xbox Series X|S, PC): Emotional, wordless Double Fine journey of friendship and transformation.
- Lumo 2 (Xbox Series X|S): Isometric puzzle-platforming tribute to British gaming heritage.
- Ping Pong Up (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Reflex-heavy multiplayer table tennis fun.
- Racing Champions (Xbox Series X|S): Arcade-meets-simulation racing for perfection chasers.
- Space Elite Force – Reloaded (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Customizable weapons in fast-paced space combat.
- Super Hero Demolition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): Smash and upgrade in pixel-destruction chaos.
- Tiny Arctic Hero (Xbox Series X|S): Sokoban puzzle quests in an alien facility.
This week not only kicks off the final wave of Xbox first-party launches for October but also offers a remarkable breadth of genres and styles. Personally, I’m eager to dive into Keeper — though Silent Hill f still has most of my attention — as it promises a compact but impactful experience, perfect for fitting into a heavy gaming schedule.
